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Urumqi talks offer glimmer of Pak-Afghan détente
China said the sides agreed to keep talking after seven days of meetings that focused on border de-escalation, terrorism and trade restoration.
- On Wednesday, technical-level delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded seven days of peace talks in Urumqi, with both sides "committed to resolving differences as soon as possible," China's Foreign Ministry said.
- Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq in February after Kabul ignored repeated calls to rein in militants using Afghan soil to stage attacks inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries.
- Conflict has displaced 94,000 people overall and cut off 100,000 in border districts since February. Pakistan demanded the Afghan Taliban declare the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan a terrorist organization and dismantle its infrastructure.
- Both delegations agreed to "explore a comprehensive solution" to regional stability, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stating parties identified "core and priority issues" and will maintain a rapid communication mechanism.
- Officials will hold the next meeting at the end of this month, as all parties agreed that "dialogue and consultation is the viable and effective way to resolve complex international disputes.
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Urumqi talks offer glimmer of Pak-Afghan détente
Technical-level delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan have concluded the first round of talks facilitated by China in Urumqi, with both sides "committed to resolving differences as soon as possible", the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing that the meetings, held from April 1 to 7, "proceeded in a sound atmosphere", adding that the process reflected "an approach oriented towards …
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Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore a solution after weeks of fighting and hundreds of deaths
China’s government says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting that has killed hundreds of people.
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